Manager of Faculty Development

Stanbridge University•Irvine, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manager of Faculty Development oversees the daily operations of Stanbridge University's Center for Innovation in Teaching & Learning (CITL) and plans, implements, and continually improves faculty development programs that advance instructional excellence, teaching innovation, and student success. In partnership with the Chief Academic Officer, Academic Deans, Program Directors, and other academic leaders, the Manager leads faculty onboarding, instructional coaching, professional development, and teaching support across instructional modalities. The role serves as the University's primary faculty development resource, promoting evidence-based teaching grounded in adult learning theory while supporting institutional priorities and accreditation requirements. The Manager also champions the thoughtful, ethical, and effective integration of artificial intelligence and emerging educational technologies to enhance teaching, learning, faculty productivity, and student success. The position coordinates CITL programming, scheduling, faculty communications, educational resources, and instructional materials, and evaluates program effectiveness and opportunities for continuous improvement. The work environment may include standard office, classroom, laboratory, or clinical settings. Duties are typically performed at a desk or computer workstation and may involve skills labs or bedside environments as required by the program. The role is subject to frequent interruptions, noise from talking or office equipment, and demanding timelines. The employee must be physically present in the office unless otherwise noted. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requirements

Master's degree in Education, Higher Education, Instructional Design, Educational Leadership, or a related field; a doctorate is preferred.
At least five years of teaching experience in higher education.
Demonstrated experience managing faculty development programs, instructional coaching, professional development, educational training, or instructional support services.
Strong knowledge of evidence-based teaching practices and adult learning theory (andragogy).
Experience with curriculum development, instructional design, assessment strategies, and learning outcomes alignment.
Experience facilitating workshops, presentations, and professional learning experiences.
Excellent organizational, communication, facilitation, coaching, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with faculty and academic leadership across multiple disciplines.
Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and be physically present in the office unless otherwise noted.
Legally authorized to work in the United States; the employer does not provide employment-based immigration sponsorship.
Successful completion of a background check is required; employment offers are contingent on it.
Official transcripts are required prior to hire. Degrees earned outside the United States must be evaluated by a recognized credential evaluation service for U.S. degree equivalency and applicable subject-area coursework.
Employment verification will be conducted to validate work experience per accreditation standards.

Nice To Haves

Experience with distance education and online teaching standards, such as Regular and Substantive Interaction and Quality Matters.
Experience supporting faculty in adopting artificial intelligence and emerging educational technologies.
Experience with instructional design principles and course development.
Familiarity with accreditation and regulatory expectations in higher education.
Experience managing faculty development programs, Centers for Teaching & Learning, or instructional support services.
Experience using Learning Management Systems and educational technology platforms.
Doctorate in Education, Higher Education, Instructional Design, Educational Leadership, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement annual faculty development plans aligned with Academic Affairs priorities, accreditation requirements, and student success initiatives.
Manage the daily operations of the Center for Innovation in Teaching & Learning (CITL).
Coordinate faculty development programs, workshops, learning communities, special initiatives, scheduling, communications, educational resources, and instructional materials.
Collaborate with Academic Affairs leadership and other academic leaders to implement faculty development priorities and support instructional excellence.
Monitor program effectiveness and recommend operational improvements that enhance faculty success and teaching quality.
Coordinate and manage comprehensive onboarding for new faculty; develop and maintain onboarding materials, faculty resources, and instructional guides.
Facilitate onboarding sessions for faculty teaching in on-campus, hybrid, online, laboratory, simulation, and clinical learning environments.
Train faculty on instructional technologies, University teaching expectations, classroom management, assessment practices, and student engagement strategies.
Plan, coordinate, facilitate, and evaluate workshops, certificate programs, faculty learning communities, teaching institutes, and instructional resources.
Provide individualized instructional coaching and mentoring to faculty, supporting classroom effectiveness, student engagement, and instructional delivery.
Assist faculty with instructional planning, course improvement, assessment design, and teaching best practices; recommend professional development based on instructional needs and performance feedback.
Serve as a resource for instructional questions and classroom support.
Lead faculty development initiatives on practical, ethical, and effective use of AI in higher education, including integration into teaching, assessment, course design, student feedback, and learner engagement while promoting academic integrity and responsible practices.
Coordinate training on the University's Learning Management System (LMS) and instructional technology platforms.
Evaluate emerging AI and educational technologies and recommend implementation in collaboration with Academic Affairs leadership and Information Technology.
Identify instructional technologies that can improve teaching effectiveness and student learning outcomes.
Monitor participation and completion of faculty development activities and evaluate program effectiveness using faculty feedback, course evaluations, student success metrics, and instructional assessment data.
Prepare regular reports and recommendations for Academic Affairs leadership.
Maintain faculty development records and documentation supporting institutional and programmatic accreditation.
Coordinate faculty development activities that support accreditation requirements and collaborate with Academic Affairs, Program Directors, Academic Deans, Information Technology, and campus leadership.
Assist with special projects that advance faculty success, teaching effectiveness, and continuous improvement.